Sorting on Samsø
Samsø Municipality guides residents, holiday-home owners and visitors on sorting in household bins, recycling islands, resource sites and Harpesdal Recycling Centre.
Samsø Kommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
About the municipality:
Samsø Municipality is located in Kattegat and is known as a sustainable island and a pioneer in renewable energy. The island attracts residents and visitors seeking nature, peace and an engaged local community.
Municipal waste rules:
In Samsø Municipality, household waste is sorted into fractions such as glass, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, food waste and residual waste. Harpesdal recycling centre accepts recyclable materials and hazardous waste such as batteries and electronics. Bulky waste collection can be ordered during specific periods. Correct sorting is important for preserving the island’s environment.
Practical waste information
Quick facts
- Municipality address
- Søtofte 10, 8305 Samsø
- Municipality phone
- 87 92 22 00
- Municipality e-mail
- kommune@samsoe.dk
- Recycling centre
- Harpesdal Recycling Centre, Nørreskiftevej 41, 8305 Samsø
- Bulky waste
- Up to 3 m3 at the home by booking
- Garden waste
- Can be handed in at Harpesdal, at Nordby-Mårup heating plant or collected through bulky waste
Food waste
Food waste can be placed in an ordinary plastic bag. Special bags are not required, but the bag must be closed before being placed in the bin.
Recycling islands and resource sites
On Samsø, recycling islands and resource sites are used for waste types that do not belong in ordinary bins. The municipality provides maps and sorting guides so residents and visitors can find the correct solution.
Harpesdal Recycling Centre
Harpesdal Recycling Centre is located at Nørreskiftevej 41 and accepts recyclable materials, hazardous waste, electronics, batteries, garden waste and other waste types not collected at home.
Bulky waste
Samsø Municipality offers collection of up to 3 m3 of bulky waste at the home. Collection must be booked at least three weeks in advance, and the waste must be sorted and placed out correctly.
Construction waste and asbestos
Construction waste must always be sorted carefully. If the waste contains problematic substances such as PCB, asbestos, chlorinated paraffins, PAHs or heavy metals, it must be screened, mapped and assigned by the municipality.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Samsø Municipality's official waste pages. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-14
Recycling centres in Samsø Kommune:
Map of recycling centres in Samsø Kommune: